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- “I was so excited by the prospect of living in a perky yellow home that I could barely sleep that night” (Walls 157). This quote shows how Jeannette aspired to be like the other people deep inside even though her family was against it.
- "I lived in a world that at any moment could erupt into fire" (Walls 1).This quote reveals that Jeannette grew up in a chaotic and unpredictable environment, which may have made her resilient and adaptable.
- "I was on fire. I stood up and screamed, and the kids around me looked at me in horror" (Walls 11).This quote suggests that Jeannette was passionate and intense and may have had trouble conforming to social norms.
- "I felt a pang of shame that I hadn't thought of Mom and Dad in months, but that was tempered by my relief that they hadn't found me" (Walls 124).This quote reveals that Jeannette had a complicated relationship with her parents and may have struggled to reconcile her love for them with the harm they caused her
- "But a newspaper reporter once told me that the most successful teachers are those who are the hardest on themselves" (Walls 148).This quote suggests that Jeannette may have had high standards for herself and may have been a perfectionist.
- "I was sitting in a taxi, wondering if I had overdressed for the evening, when I looked out the window and saw Mom rooting through a dumpster" (Walls 3). This quote shows Jeannette's ability to observe the world around her and take note of details.
- "I was beginning to realize that no matter what I did, my mother would always find a way to call me selfish" (Walls 174).This quote suggests that Jeannette may have struggled with feelings of guilt and responsibility, even when she wasn't at fault.
- "Dad pointed to the brightest star in the sky. 'That's the North Star' he said. 'And that's how you know where you're going'" (Walls 38).This quote shows Jeannette's father's eccentricity and his ability to teach her valuable life lessons.
- "The nurse was pretty, with blonde hair and a friendly smile. She had a high, soft voice that made her sound like a little girl. But there was something about her eyes that made me uneasy" (Walls 141).This quote shows Jeannette's ability to assess people's character and recognize when something isn't quite right.
- "He just didn't believe in the conventional way of doing things. He thought it was better to be a free spirit and just go wherever the wind took him" (Walls 40).This quote shows Jeannette's father's unconventional and rebellious nature.
- "Dad said that when he was younger he'd made a lot of money mining for gold and uranium, but he'd never kept any of it. He said he didn't believe in money, and that it was just a way for the government to control people" (Walls 69).This quote shows Jeannette's father's distrust of authority and his belief in alternative ways of living.
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